About Kaarlo Maaninka
Born 1953. Kaarlo Maaninka is a Finnish long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
Kaarlo Hannes Maaninka (born 25 December 1953) is a Finnish former long-distance runner who won a silver medal in the 10,000 metres and a bronze medal in the 5,000 metres at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Maanink later admitted to using blood transfusions during the 1980 Olympics, although this practice was not prohibited under the rules at that time.
Records 1 500 m: 3.46,80 (1980) 3 000 m: 7.58,0 (1978) 5 000 m: 13.22,00 (1980) 10 000 m: 27.44,28 (1980) Marathon: 2.19,28 (1978)
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Who is Kaarlo Maaninka?
Finnish long-distance runner
When was Kaarlo Maaninka born?
Kaarlo Maaninka was born on 25 December 1953 in Posio.
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Kaarlo Maaninka is a long-distance runner and athletics competitor.
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Kaarlo Maaninka is Finnish.
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